DESCRIPTION The ECO-0550 is designed to be a stand-alone Outdoor Reset Control device. The purpose and function of the ECO-0550 is to provide control for Geothermal applications. It can manage single tank applications as well as applications with seperate hot and cold tanks.
TECHNICAL DATA Relays: 240VAC 5A Max Specifications: Input: 3 x Thermistor Input 120VAC 15A Max ECO-0550 (10K Ohm) Central Processing Unit 2 x Miscellaneous Input Signal 3 x Relay Outputs (240VAC 5Amps) Dry Contacts 1 x 2Amp Dry Contact Input: 120VAC +/- 10% 50/60Hz 15A Max...
Supply Power 120 VAC Installation The ECO-0550 is designed to be wall mounted or installed in a separate electrical enclosure. The unit should be mounted inside and protected from falling water and high humidity conditions. With all the covers in place it is designed to protect any individual from accidental electrical shock.
The ENTER button is used to access the setpoint menu and select a setting. ENTER CONTROL MODE The programming instructions for the ECO-0550 are currently selectable in the mode listed below. When the control is first plugged in you are asked to select which control mode you would like your ECO-0550 to operate in. To select your control mode simply use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select the correct mode then wait five seconds to accept your selection.
GEOTHERMAL MODE Multicolour backlit Display The Multicolour Backlit Display is one of the key features of the HBX Controls stand-alone ECO-0550 Control. Depending on which mode of operation is selected the screen color will change to indicate information about the status of the system.
HOT TANK SETUP WITHOUT OUTDOOR RESET Warm Weather Shut Down HOT TANK SETUP HOT TANK SETUP This setting is used to set the temperature in which the ECO-0550 will go into WWSD. If HOT TANK SETUP 65°F 1) WWSD 65°F 1) WWSD the system rises above this temperature, the system will be shut off.
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HOT TANK SETUP WITH OUTDOOR RESET Warm Weather Shut Down HOT TANK SETUP This setting is used to set the temperature in which the ECO-0550 will go into WWSD. If 65°F 1) WWSD the system rises above this temperature, the system will be shut off. In WWSD the heat 11°F...
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6) WIFI COLD TANK SETUP WITHOUT OUTDOOR RESET Cold Weather Shut Down COLD TANK SETUP This setting is used to set the temperature in which the ECO-0550 will go into CWSD. If 75°F 1) CWSD COLD TANK SETUP the system goes below this temperature, the system will be shut off. In CWSD the heat 2) OUTDOOR 75°F...
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4) TANK TEMP Cold Weather Shut Down COLD TANK SETUP This setting is used to set the temperature in which the ECO-0550 will go into CWSD. 75°F 1) CWSD If the system goes below this temperature, the system will be shut off. In CWSD the 90°F...
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ENERGY CLOCK SETUP - WEEKDAY SETUP 3) WEEKDAY SETUP 4) WEEKEND SETUP Weekday Setup ENERGY CLOCK Adjust time and demand type options for weekday setup. The ECO-0550 is flexible 1) SET TIME 10:00 am and can be programmed for different schedules to run your heat pumps or backup 2) TIME ZONE MOUNTAIN...
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2.00 Wifi Setup 1) HEAT PUMPS SETUP MENU 2.00 2) TANKS This setting gives the user the capability to use the ECO-0550 remotely with the HBX 1) HEAT PUMPS SETUP MENU 3) BACKUP 2.00 2) TANKS ThermoLinx App. This setting displays the ECO-0550 password and Sync-Code. Enter...
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Network to configure your system. WiFi Setup --°F 9:41 AM 100% 1. After selecting “SETUP WIFI” on the ECO-0550 control, go into your smartphone settings and then go into your personal hotspot settings. Turn Add Name Here CHOOSE A NETWORK on your personal hotspot.
Adding thermostats to the HBX ThermoLinx App 1. On the home screen, select “+ Device”. SETUP WIFI 2. Add the name of your ECO-0550. Leave this option blank if the ECO-0550 itself is already displaying a name. 1) PASSWORD AB12 2) SETUP WIFI 3.
Outdoor 24 V AC System Pump HP 1 Backup Rev Valves 120 V AC NOTE: The THM-0200 Thermostat can be replaced with the HBX WiFi Zoning System. See ZON-0550 Installation Manual at hbxcontrols.com/resources.php ECO-0550 THM-0200 Outdoor Sensor 120 VAC Pump Relay...
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This is not an engineered drawing and does not necessarily include all the components for an entire system. It is intended ECO-0550 CONTROLLING 3 HEAT PUMPS WITH A SINGLE T as a representative sample of how the control may be wired for a sample application. It is the responsibility of the installer...
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It is intended ECO-0550 CONTROLLING 2 HEAT PUMPS WITH DUAL TANKS AND BACKUP BOILER ve sample of how the control may be wired for a sample application. It is the responsibility of the installer...
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• No heat/cool demand Reversing valve is not turning on • Check wiring on page 14 • Control is WWSD/CWSD For additional assistance with the ECO-0550, please contact our Technical Support Department toll free at: +1 (855) 410-2341 Page 24...
HBX Controls warrants each of its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service for a period of 24 months from date of manufacture or 12 months from date of purchase from an HBX Authorized Dealer, if within the above documented period after date of manufacture.
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